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Personal Support Worker (PSW) Diploma Program<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Health and Beauty Canadian College<\/strong><\/p>\n

Health and Beauty Canadian College (HBCC) offers a comprehensive Personal Support Worker (PSW) Diploma Program<\/strong> designed to prepare students for rewarding and in-demand careers within Canada\u2019s healthcare system. This program is approved as a vocational program under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005<\/strong> and meets provincial standards for PSW education and training.<\/p>\n

The PSW program is delivered in a condensed 24-week format (less than six months)<\/strong>, combining structured theoretical instruction with supervised practical training and a mandatory clinical practicum. Students may choose to complete the theory component online or in person<\/strong>, while all hands-on skills training and practicum experiences are delivered in person<\/strong> to ensure full competency development.<\/p>\n

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Program Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Personal Support Worker plays a vital role in hospitals, long-term care homes, retirement residences, and community-based healthcare settings. HBCC\u2019s PSW Diploma Program equips students with the essential knowledge, clinical skills, professionalism, and ethical standards<\/strong> required to provide safe, compassionate, and effective care to individuals across the lifespan.<\/p>\n

Graduates are prepared to support clients with activities of daily living, personal hygiene, mobility, nutrition, emotional well-being, and basic clinical care while working as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.<\/p>\n

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Program Highlights<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Duration<\/strong>
\u2022 24 weeks (less than six months)<\/p>\n

Mode of Delivery<\/strong>
\u2022 400 hours of theory<\/strong> delivered online or in person<\/strong>, providing flexibility for working students
\u2022 In-person laboratory sessions<\/strong> throughout the program to practice essential PSW skills
\u2022 Blended learning model that supports both academic and hands-on skill development<\/p>\n

Practicum Placement<\/strong>
\u2022 Guaranteed supervised practicum<\/strong> in a Long-Term Care facility<\/strong>
\u2022 Real-world clinical experience
\u2022 Opportunity to build professional networks and gain Canadian healthcare experience<\/p>\n

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Curriculum & Learning Outcomes<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The PSW curriculum is aligned with Ontario provincial standards<\/strong> and prepares students to work safely, ethically, and competently in diverse healthcare environments. Students will develop skills in:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Personal care and hygiene
\u2022 Safe lifting, transferring, and mobility assistance
\u2022 Infection prevention and control
\u2022 Communication and interpersonal skills
\u2022 Assisting with nutrition, hydration, and elimination
\u2022 Supporting clients with cognitive, physical, and emotional needs
\u2022 Working within healthcare teams and professional boundaries
\u2022 Understanding client rights, dignity, and confidentiality<\/p>\n

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Why Choose HBCC\u2019s PSW Program?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u2022 Ministry-approved vocational program
\u2022 Experienced instructors with real-world healthcare backgrounds
\u2022 Supervised clinical placements in Long-Term Care facilities
\u2022 Small class sizes for individualized attention
\u2022 Career support and employment guidance
\u2022 Flexible online or in-person theory options<\/p>\n

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Admission Requirements<\/strong><\/h2>\n

HBCC welcomes a wide range of applicants who are legally eligible to study in Canada, including:
\u2022 Work Permit holders
\u2022 Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) holders
\u2022 Individuals with applied or maintained status<\/p>\n

This inclusive approach allows newcomers and career-changers to access high-quality healthcare education while building pathways to meaningful employment in Canada.<\/p>\n

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